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Driving Offences (Amendment)
25 November 2020
Lead MP
Gerald Jones
Debate Type
General Debate
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Taxation
Other Contributors: 1
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Gerald Jones raised concerns about driving offences (amendment) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Moves a Bill to amend the Road Traffic Act 1988 so that dangerous and careless driving offences may be committed in places other than roads and public places. Highlights the tragic death of Pearl Melody Black, a 22-month-old girl killed by an unoccupied vehicle rolling from private land onto a public road due to a loophole in the law. Emphasises the need for justice for families affected by similar incidents.
Gerald Jones
Lab
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
Calls for legislative change to address cases where vehicles start their journey from private land before causing accidents on public roads. Cites the case of Pearl Melody Black and another instance involving a tractor driver, advocating for focused legislation that would allow prosecution in cases where driving offences occur on private land adjoining public land.
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